New Kinnarps CEO

The Board of Kinnarps has appointed Robert Petersson as the new CEO for Kinnarps AB from 1 December 2016. Robert Petersson is currently managing director of Fläkt Woods AB.

Robert Petersson is 55 years old with a Master of Science degree. His professional career has allowed him to gain solid experience in holding managerial positions, both as managing director, sales director and production director in different companies. Robert has previously worked within Kinnarps; between 2001 and 2005, he worked as Production Director and now returns as CEO.

 "It gives me great pleasure to be able to say that Robert Petersson is back with us. Robert has extensive experience of change processes and corporate development. His task now is to develop the business to increase the competitiveness and to consolidate our position as Europe's leading supplier of interior design solutions," says Chairman of the board Henry Jarlsson.

 "I am honored and delighted to return to Kinnarps and to be given the opportunity to lead the company forward. It is amazing to see what Kinnarps has achieved. I am now looking forward to work with the Board, the owners and the employees to further strengthen Kinnarps position and to increase the efficiency," says Robert Petersson.

The current CEO Per-Arne Andersson will remain until Robert Petersson takes up his appointment.

 

For more information, please contact:

Henry Jarlsson
Chairman of the board, Kinnarps AB
+46 (0)706 38 50 04   

Ida Hermansson
Press contact, Kinnarps AB
+46 (0)515 383 89